LEWIS HAMILTON’S AUSTRIA PERFORMANCE – BRAVADO IN THE HEAT AND SILVERSTONE PREVIEW
Austria Weekend: Lewis Solid in Scorching Conditions In blazing heat at the Red Bull Ring, the Austrian Grand Prix was a punishing test of skill and strategy. Against blistering track temps and Mercedes-level competition, Lewis pulled off a solid P4 — impressive under the circumstances. Both Ferraris launched on medium tyres and executed a two-stop race — first cycling to hards, then back to mediums for the sprint finish. Right from the lights, Lewis was locked into an all-out scrap with Russell, Alonso and a hungry mid-pack. Tire wear was the headline — a challenge Ferrari has been tackling all season — and Lewis managed it better than his team-mate. He stayed close to Leclerc in pace, capitalizing on consistent laps and allowing Ferrari to lead the one-two team narrative. But it wasn’t all smooth into the final third — Lewis had to nurse brakes through the twists, reporting overheating issues that throttled his pace . Despite this, he delivered a composed stint, only dropping four pl...